First time ice skating at Millets Farm
Chance to try ice skating for the first time at Frosts / Millets Farm at Christmas taking a preschooler
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Mr Nativity play
N wasn’t in a nativity play last year because he wasn’t in the pre-school room at nursery. But this year he’s one of the eldest and they’re (presumably) preparing for their play which is in a couple of weeks. I…
Christmas and art at Blenheim Palace
We went to Blenheim Palace to experience the christmas and art displays
Bonfire Night at the Farm
For the first time we had our own bonfire night on the farm this year. Great opportunity to get family together, and nice to be out in the evening.
Pumpkin picking at Hatton Adventure World’s Pumpkin Week
We visited Hatton Adventure World’s pumpkin week for pumpkin picking and other activities
I Want to be a Witch – Halloween books
Crikey, it feels like I’ve not written about books for so long. We have been reading, well we’ve been reading picture books (I’ve not been reading myself!), and we’ve also had a clear out so we have a tiny amount…
It’s eggs-citing – Decorate your own egg cups
I always see amazing Sharpie crockery ideas on Pinterest and fancy making them. If you’re like me, you have tonnes of pins, and no time to actually make the item. But in the case of decorating mugs or plates with Sharpies,…
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Easter treats – including a Pinterest fail
I’ve never really celebrated Easter with lots of crafting and decorating eggs, but I’d seen lots of egg decorating ideas on Pinterest (where else?!), and decided that this year I wanted to try some out. Luckily I like eating eggs,…
What to do with unwanted gifts
We all have them. However many hints you drop, or wish lists you provide, there’s always an unwanted gift or two amongst a households Christmas presents. Unless of course, you’re the type of person who’s grateful for a miles too…
New Year’s Eve – celebration or damp squib
Bizarrely, when we were children, New Year’s Eve was so much more exciting than it is now. Someone in our village used to have a party each year, and lots of families would walk down to theirs, eat lots of…
What we enjoyed playing with at Christmas
We had a major fail this year when I totally forgot about the time and my intention to take N to the local Christingle service. By the time I remembered, it was too late to go, so that’ll have to…